Required Readings-Fall 2009

The books are listed in the order in which they will be discussed in class. Copies should be available in the University Bookstore, with the exception of those marked with an asterisk (*). You should also be able to find copies in other bookstores, and in the public library.

*Poetry book and/or poem for children
*Concept book (alphabet book or counting book)
Sendak, M. Where the Wild Things Are.
Browne, Anthony. Voices from the Park.
Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables.
Pennypacker, S. Clementine.
*An easy reader (see list for samples)
Cleary, Beverly. Ramona the Pest.
Tan, Shaun. The Arrival.
Horvath, Polly. The Trolls.
Curtis, Christopher Paul. Elijah of Buxton.
Hesse, Karen. Out of the Dust.
Hale, S. Princess Academy.
Levine, Karen. Hana’s Suitcase.
Gaiman, Neil. The Graveyard Book.
Lowry, Lois. The Giver.
Ellis, Deborah. Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak.
Doyle, Brian. Uncle Ronald.
Riordon, Rick. The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones. (Book #1)
*A popular series book (see list for samples)
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.